About the Role
Raytheon Australia is seeking an experienced Electronic Warfare Operator (EWO) to join our Special Mission Aircraft capability and support advanced Electronic Warfare training, test, evaluation and certification activities for the Australian Defence Force. Operating as part of an integrated aircrew aboard Raytheon Australia’s Special Mission Aircraft fleet, the successful candidate will contribute to the planning, execution and debrief of complex Electronic Warfare missions in support of Air, Maritime and Joint Force training outcomes.
This role is ideally suited to candidates with substantial operational experience in tactical air warfare, airborne mission systems, air battle management or fighter control environments, offering the opportunity to apply operational expertise to the delivery of advanced Electronic Warfare effects, operational test activities and high-end training support.
Location and Travel
This role is based within Raytheon Australia’s Joint Adversarial Training and Testing Services program in Nowra, NSW; however, FIFO arrangements may be supported for suitably qualified personnel residing in Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane or other major population centres. A generous relocation package may also be available. Regular domestic travel and deployment will be required, and occasionally overseas.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as an operational aircrew member aboard Raytheon Australia’s Special Mission Aircraft
- Conduct mission planning, briefing, execution and debrief activities for Electronic Warfare and operational test missions
- Operate and manage airborne Electronic Warfare, communications and command-and-control systems
- Perform Mission Commander duties as required during training, test and certification activities
- Support the development and refinement of Electronic Warfare tactics, techniques and procedures
- Deliver instruction, mentoring and mission support to ADF and industry stakeholders
- Participate in domestic and international deployments
- Maintain the highest standards of aviation safety, mission assurance and professional conduct
Essential
- Current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CASA Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate and ASIC
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in military aviation, air warfare, fighter control, air battle management or maritime air warfare operations
- Demonstrated experience operating within complex, time-critical tactical environments
- Strong leadership, communication and mission planning skills
- Ability to operate effectively within a multi-crew aviation environment
Highly Desirable
- Operational experience as an Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), Air Battle Manager (ABM), AEW&C Mission Crew, Fighter Controller, Principal Warfare Officer (Air Warfare) or Air Intercept Controller
- Experience supporting or conducting 5th-generation air operations and associated tactics, techniques and procedures
- Qualified military instructor, evaluator or mission trainer experience
- Operational experience in joint and coalition environments
- Previous airborne mission crew experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Aviation, Defence Studies or a related discipline (highly regarded)
How to Apply
Apply via the link, or contact Careers@raytheon.com.au.